Yes, the playwright of "West Side Story," Arthur Laurents, passed away on May 5, 2011. He was a prominent American playwright, screenwriter, and director, known for his work in musical theater. "West Side Story," which he co-wrote with Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, remains one of his most celebrated contributions to the stage.
Bernardo is Maria's brother, Anita's boyfriend, and the leader of the Sharks.
because they do nnot want anybody to die again.
He was stabbed by Tony, who attacked him in a fit of anger after he (Bernardo) had killed Riff.
in west side story maria and tony are together. in the outsiders nobody is together. in the outsiders johnny and dally die and in wws three people die. in the outsider ponyboy and friends are not a gang they are like brothers and they have no leaderand but in wws they are a gang with a leader
The musical does have some truth to it. Even though it is not completely autobiographical. In the time that the musical was based on the truth was that there was friction between a growing population of Latin American immigrants. Gangs would fight eachother. West Side Story is also a version of Romeo and Juliet if you look at the story line except Maria does not die in the end.
Bernardo is Maria's brother, Anita's boyfriend, and the leader of the Sharks.
because they do nnot want anybody to die again.
He was stabbed by Tony, who attacked him in a fit of anger after he (Bernardo) had killed Riff.
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